Sewing Collection (page 9)

Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Mijer (1812-81) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1866-1871

Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Creator: Unknown
Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Portrait of Dutch colonial administrator Pieter Merkus (1787-1844), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1841-1844. Copy after Jan Willem Pieneman

Woman in front of her house, 1914. Creator: Jan Mankes
Woman in front of her house, 1914

Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Creator: Jan Frank
Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Portrait of Dutch politician and aristocrat Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge (1875-1958) who served as Minister of War

Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Creator: Jan Frank
Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Dutch politician and diplomat Dirk Fock (1858-1941) was Governor of Suriname, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century

Sunlight in the Dining-room, 1889. Creator: Viggo Johansen
Sunlight in the Dining-room, 1889

Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Other Title(s): Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Creator: Hendrik Johannes Haverman
Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Portrait of Dutch Major General and politician Willem Rooseboom (1843-1920), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1899-1904

Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Creator: Hannké
Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Portrait of J. B. van Heutsz (1851-1924), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1904-1909

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, Bound 1703-1704

Man's waistcoat, French, c.1750. Creator: Unknown
Man's waistcoat, French, c.1750

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901

Richesse et misère ou rien qu'un, 1818. Creator: Louis Maloeuvre
Richesse et misere ou rien qu'un, 1818. (Wealth and Misery or Nothing but One). A thin man stands holding a thread; is he repairing his shirt which hangs on the chair

Carl Gustaf Tessin, 1695-1770, count, councillor, c18th century. Creator: Martin van Meytens
Carl Gustaf Tessin, 1695-1770, count, councillor, c18th century

The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. Creator: Smyth
The Siamese Ambassadors - from photographs by Mayall, 1857. The three Ambassadors were not attired in that gorgeous costume to which Orientals have accustomed us; and their lower limbs

Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750. Creator: Jean Fournier
Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750

Turkish Woman at her Embroidery Frame, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Turkish Woman at her Embroidery Frame, c.1720-c.1737

Supplement au No. The "La Mode National" Paris, Nos. 3 and 4, c.1908-c.1910. Creator: Anon. Supplement au No
Supplement au No. The "La Mode National" Paris, Nos. 3 and 4, c.1908-c.1910

Gunilla Bielke, 1568-1597, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gunilla Bielke, 1568-1597, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Frölich Hans Christoffer, 1602-58, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Frolich Hans Christoffer, 1602-58, c17th century

In the Orphanage at Katwijk-Binnen, c.1870-c.1890. Creator: David Adolf Constant Artz
In the Orphanage at Katwijk-Binnen, c.1870-c.1890

James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Creator: Andries van den Berg
James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Loudon (1824-1900) was Minister of Colonial Affairs, King's Commissioner, and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1872-1875

Portrait of Pieter Gerardus van Overstraten, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1802-1820. Attributed to Adriaan de Lelie

Girl with Needle-work, mid-18th century. Creator: Pietro Rotari
Girl with Needle-work, mid-18th century

At the Embroidery-Frame, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
At the Embroidery-Frame, c18th century

Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn (1589-1661), 1640. Creator: Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn (1589-1661), 1640

Two young women at a table, 1870. Creator: David Joseph Bles
Two young women at a table, 1870. One reads the Bible and does embroidery while the other teases a kitten with a yo-yo

Reading lady and embroidering girl, seen from the front, in the house at Riouwstraat 6, in The Hague, 1872-1950

Handworking lady and reading girl seated in wicker chairs, in the house at Riouwstraat 6...1872-1950 Creator
Handworking lady and reading girl seated in wicker chairs, in the house at Riouwstraat 6, in The Hague, 1872-1950

Seamstress, 1860-1921. Creator: Adolf le Comte
Seamstress, 1860-1921

Boy and Girl in the Dunes, 1870-1890. Creator: David Adolf Constant Artz
Boy and Girl in the Dunes, 1870-1890

Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Mertijntje van Ceters (1609-24), 1623

Geertruy Haeck Kneeling in Prayer before Saint Agnes, c.1465. Creator: Anon
Geertruy Haeck Kneeling in Prayer before Saint Agnes, c.1465. inscription, centre right, on the banderole: sancta agneta ora pro me (Saint Agnes, pray for me)

Interior with Woman Sewing, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Wybrand Hendriks
Interior with Woman Sewing, c.1800-c.1810

Annie Hall at Lissadell, Surrey, 1885. Creator: Jan Toorop
Annie Hall at Lissadell, Surrey, 1885

Portrait of the Engraver Jan Caspar Philips, 1747. Creator: Tibout Regters
Portrait of the Engraver Jan Caspar Philips, 1747

Portrait of Pieter Nicolaas Rendorp, Amsterdam Brewer, 1756. Creator: Tibout Regters
Portrait of Pieter Nicolaas Rendorp, Amsterdam Brewer, 1756

Portrait of Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel, c.1811-c.1813. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée
Portrait of Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel, c.1811-c.1813. Other Title(s): Isaac Jan Alexander Gogel (1765-1821). Minister of Finance

Johan Paul Graaf van Limburg Stirum, Governor-General, 1920. Creator: M. Loebell
Johan Paul Graaf van Limburg Stirum, Governor-General, 1920. Johan Paul, Count of Limburg-Stirum (1873-1948) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1916-1921

A Sunny Corner, 1850-1888. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
A Sunny Corner, 1850-1888

Portrait of a Woman, 1525-1549. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, 1525-1549

Portrait of Arnoldus van Rijneveld, c.1738. Creator: Louis Tocque
Portrait of Arnoldus van Rijneveld, c.1738

Portrait of a Woman, 1740-1760. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, 1740-1760

Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck, Governor-General, 1900. Creator: Louis. Storm van S'Gravensande
Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck, Governor-General, 1900. Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck (1840-1914) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1893-1899

The Little Seamstress, 1850-1888. Creator: Jozef Israels
The Little Seamstress, 1850-1888

Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519), c.1530. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Maximilian I (1459-1519), c.1530. Other Title(s): Maximilian I (1459-1519), Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

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"In Love with the Art of Sewing: From Betsy Ross to Margot Fonteyn" Sewing has always been a labor of love, an art form that weaves together history and creativity. Just like Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag, captured beautifully in Henry Mosler's painting, it symbolizes patriotism and craftsmanship. The Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s reminds us of how this revolutionary invention transformed the way garments were made. The Singer Sewing Machines factory in Clydebank became a hub for innovation and mass production, bringing sewing into every household. In Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett hopes her handiwork will impress Mr. Bingley - a testament to how sewing was not only practical but also a means of expressing affection. "The Patchwork Quilt" evokes memories of cozy nights spent under handmade blankets stitched with care and love. Muriel Dawson's illustration "Little Miss Natty Fingers" captures the innocence and joy children find in learning this timeless skill. Hand block printing at Crysede Island Works in St Ives transports us to Cornwall in the 1930s when artisans meticulously crafted unique patterns on fabric using traditional techniques. A dressmaker's workshop is where dreams come true as fabrics are transformed into beautiful garments that make people feel confident and stylish, and is here that fashion takes shape through skilled hands guided by imagination. Even prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn knew the importance of attention to detail; she repaired her ballet shoes herself, ensuring perfection down to every stitch. This dedication exemplifies how sewing extends beyond clothing into other realms of artistry. Welsh Lady using a Singer Sewing Machine showcases how these machines brought convenience even to rural areas, empowering individuals with their own creative abilities while connecting communities through shared experiences. Lastly, Wheeler & Wilson industrial sewing machine engraving from c1890 illustrates how technology advanced alongside the art of sewing, enabling faster and more efficient production.